L&I DOSH Occupational Safety & Health Retaliation Investigator (OSHPRO3)

About the role

L&I’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions, helping employers and other interested parties to protect the safety and health of Washington's workforce.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person independent and complex investigations into workplace retaliation complaints under WISHA/OSHA laws.
• Travel throughout the state to interview employees, employers, and witnesses, documenting findings and analyzing evidence to determine case outcomes (sufficient/insufficient evidence).
• Prepare and write detailed investigative reports and present clear, accurate findings.
• Negotiate and mediate settlements between parties when appropriate.
• Manage your own caseload (6–12 open cases on average), set your own schedule, and travel statewide as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including attorneys, unions, and employers.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations (WISHA/OSHA).

Requirements

• Background in investigations, law enforcement, occupational safety & health, or a related field.
• Strong time management and organizational skills – able to manage multiple cases and keep meticulous records.
• Work independently without direct daily supervision.
• Clear and persuasive writing ability for reports, correspondence, and testimony.
• Strong interviewing, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Integrity and trustworthiness in handling sensitive cases.
• Able to collaborate effectively with coworkers and external stakeholders.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or any language) are highly desired.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field AND four years of paid occupational/industrial safety related professional experience.
• OR A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or related field AND two years as an Occupational Safety and Health Professional 2 in DOSH.
• OR Master’s Degree from an accredited university in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, or similar field AND two years of professional experience.
• OR Four years of full-time journey level paid experience in one or more of the following industries: Government, military, public health or related safety and health field.

Skills

Desired Bilingual skills (Spanish preferred) are highly desired. Two years working at the professional or technical level as an investigator or a related field.

Benefits

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $64,000 to $80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. The salary range is subject to change based on the number of positions being filled.

Schedule

This position can be offered with a flexible schedule (4/10’s, 9/80’s, 5/8’s etc.) once fully trained and approved by management. This position will require in-office work at least once per week with travel throughout the state. The assigned duty station for this position may be in any of our service locations within the state of Washington.